Team Leader | Finance at Ocorian

, Moka, Mauritius -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Management Accounts, Statutory Financial Statements, IFRS, Tax Computation, VAT Computation, External Audit, ERP, NavOne, Caseware, Excel, Visio, Word, PowerPoint, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communication, Team Leadership

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices. With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian. Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise. Trust: We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients. Scale: With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines. What’s In It For You Competitive salary We are globally hybrid (please check the specifics for this role during interview process) Flexible working hours Private Pension Plan fully paid by the company after probation Private medical insurance with Catastrophe cover fully paid by the company Employee recognition program and spot bonuses Job Description Purpose of the job: The Ocorian Global Accounting team manages an increasing number of jurisdictions across the world. The team is based in Mauritius and reports into the Mauritius Finance Director. This role is in the Global Accounting team which is led by the Head of Global Accounting supported by three leaders each responsible for designated tasks and regions. The Team Leader is responsible for the day-to-day execution of all accounting tasks for specific region and assist on overseeing the operations. Main responsibilities Financial operations Create relevant vendor cards and perform periodic review on vendor maintenance Ensure that all transactions are recorded on-time and financial obligations of the company are met Ensure the month end close process is completed on a timely basis with analysis provided to support results Prepare and review of management accounts and ensure commentary is accurate Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed and reviewed on a timely basis for all balances in all entities Prepare and review country pack and monthly business review for submission to Country Heads Provide technical accounting and support and advise on appropriate accounting treatments, standards and policies Support the leaders to drive operational activities and act as accounting subject matter expert. Proactively identify, propose and implement process improvement and automations Assist in ad-hoc tasks and projects Financial control, tax and treasury Ensure the financial control environment is appropriate and controls are operating as intended Ensure statutory accounts, tax returns and other filings are completed for all entities on a timely basis Ensure all tax and other statutory payments are completed on a timely basis Ensure that all queries from regulatory bodies are attended within the prescribed deadline Preparation of complex statutory accounts Review of statutory accounts Co-manage local audits and support Group audits as appropriate Assist on local and Group audits as appropriate Coordinate the annual Government fees renewal Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts with explanations on cash movement Submit monthly capital regulatory requirement reporting People Provide support, coaching and training to the team Support continuous process improvement and global centralisation of finance operational tasks Assist the manager on the performance objective setting and review process Review and maintain the improvement log and come up with plan for remediation #LI-LL1 #LI-Hybrid Qualifications Partly ACCA qualified accountant or equivalent, with at least 5 years' experience, ideally in an internal finance function knowledge, skills and experience Ability to prepare management accounts and statutory financial statements as per IFRS Ability to prepare and file tax computation and VAT computation Experience of working with external auditors. Previous audit experience preferred Good knowledge and understanding of IFRS Solid ERP knowledge (preferably NavOne). Knowledge in Caseware is an advantage Previous experience in a multi-jurisdictional environment would be preferable. Strong computer software skills, including Excel, Visio, Word & PowerPoint. Strong problem-solving skills Fluent in English, French is an advantage COMPETENCIES Ability to meet demanding deadlines and productivity requirements. Ability to lead project(s) to success within agreed deadlines Solid understanding of accounting principles Ability to prioritise and multitask Ability to generate ideas and drive continous process improvement and innovation Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, act as a team-player with other finance team members and as a business partner with other departments within the group. Additional Information All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. These are: We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges. We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be. We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective. We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes. We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships. Equal Opportunities for Everyone Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at [email protected]. We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. Region: MEA Jurisdiction: Mauritius

Responsibilities

The Team Leader manages day-to-day accounting tasks for a specific region, including month-end closing, management accounts, and balance sheet reconciliations. They also oversee financial controls, tax filings, and provide coaching and support to the accounting team.